Lavender Aromatherapy Spine Procedure Study

Aromatherapy for Procedural Anxiety in Pain Management and Interventional Spine Procedures

Patient anxiety prior to invasive procedures poses a significant barrier to successful treatment if not well-managed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate lavender aromatherapy, a non-sedating alternative, to reduce anxiety prior to interventional spinal procedures.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Males and females between 18-85 years old

2. Scheduled for one of the following procedures on the day of consent:

   1. Epidural steroid injection (ESI)
   2. Medial branch block (MBB)
   3. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)

3. Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of anxiety disorder
2. Currently on anxiolytic therapy
3. Poor sense of smell
4. Allergy/aversion to aromatherapy
5. Non-English speaking